If you regularly grate and slice, choose a food processor with the right discs, provided you have space to store and clean its bowl and accessories. For soups and purées, a hand blender is better suited to the task; if you mainly chop small quantities, consider a mini chopper. Compare the usable capacity and exactly what comes with each model before you choose.
If raw vegetables, sliced vegetables or grated cheese regularly feature in your meals, look at food processors with the corresponding discs. UFC-Que Choisir advises choosing accessories based on how you’ll actually use them and making sure you have somewhere to store them.
For soups, purées or small quantities of chopped ingredients, compare a hand blender with a mini chopper attachment against a compact chopper. Check the container’s capacity: a chopper on its own won’t handle the same tasks as a hand blender.
Count the parts you’ll need to wash after making your usual dishes, then check the manual to see which are dishwasher-safe. UFC-Que Choisir reminds users to take care when removing and cleaning blades and graters.
Start by thinking about the tasks you do most often: grating and slicing need different accessories from blending soup or chopping a few ingredients. If your main aim is cooking, UFC-Que Choisir distinguishes between a cooking food processor and a food processor; a multicooker is also primarily designed for cooking.
Choose this if: you often grate or slice, as well as chop and blend.
Bear in mind: you’ll need space for the base, bowls and discs, as well as time to clean them.
Choose this if: you mainly make soups and purées, with the occasional small quantity to chop.
Limitation: the hand blender and mini chopper won’t replace grating or slicing discs.
Choose this if: you mainly chop small portions and want to keep the amount of space it takes up to a minimum.
Limitation: check the bowl’s capacity, and don’t expect this appliance alone to grate or slice.
| Feature | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Accessories | Check that it comes with the grating and slicing discs, chopping blade and container you need for your recipes. The number of advertised functions doesn’t tell you exactly what’s included. | I often prepare grated or sliced vegetables, so these discs will be more useful to me than an accessory for an occasional recipe. |
| Capacity and storage | Compare the usable capacity, the appliance’s dimensions and the space needed for the bowls and accessories. UFC-Que Choisir recommends choosing a bowl size to suit your household’s habits. | For small portions, I want a suitably sized container without having to leave a large base and several discs on the worktop. |
| Cleaning | See which parts need to be removed after each use and check the manual to find out whether they’re dishwasher-safe. Take care when handling blades and graters. | If I use the appliance to cook almost every day, the time it takes to dismantle and wash it matters just as much as the functions on offer. |
A chopping blade or blending accessory won’t replace the discs designed for these tasks. The extra functions available depend on which parts come with the model.
Make a list of the dishes you prepare regularly, then check what’s in the box before comparing the number of functions.
The usable capacity may differ from the stated total volume. A bowl that’s too small may mean you have to work in batches, and you’ll also need to find space for the appliance and its accessories.
Compare usable capacities and measure the space you have available, including the height beneath your cupboards.
Dishwasher compatibility varies by part, and blades and graters remain sharp when removed. UFC-Que Choisir recommends following the manufacturer’s instructions for each component.
Check which parts need washing after your usual recipes and look up the care instructions for the exact model.
These range examples highlight differences in capacity, accessories and size. They aren’t the products featured in the Joybuy selection below.
Magimix’s product pages for the Compact System 3200 XL and CS 5200 XL make it easy to compare two sizes of food processor.
The range includes food processors with different accessories depending on the model.
The MSM4W220 is an example of a hand blender supplied with an accessory for chopping small quantities.
The CH180 and Easy Chop+ mini choppers are two examples designed for smaller preparations.
These appliances are suited to tasks involving a hand blender or chopper. If you regularly grate or slice, look for a food processor with the right discs.
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An option to consider if you mainly blend soups, purées or sauces. If you’d also like to chop ingredients, check which accessories are included with this model. For grating or slicing, look for dedicated discs.
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The product title lists a 700 ml beaker, a 500 ml chopper and a whisk. Compare these accessories with the quantities of sauces and ingredients you usually prepare. Check that you have room to store everything; these accessories don’t replace grating or slicing discs.
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Its 0.5 L bowl makes it a good fit for chopping small quantities. If your meals also call for smooth purées, grated vegetables or even slices, check that these tasks are covered separately. Also consult the manual for instructions on cleaning the bowl and blades.
Compare the stated usable capacity with the quantities you usually prepare, rather than relying on the total volume alone. For example, Magimix lists a usable capacity of 1 L for the CS 3200 XL and 1.8 L for the CS 5200 XL. Also check how much space you’ll need to store the bowl.
No. Check the manual for your chosen model, part by part. Moulinex says that the Double Force Compact’s accessories are dishwasher-safe, except for the motor unit. UFC-Que Choisir points out that this varies between bowls and accessories.
If it’s still usable, consider repairing it or giving it away. If you need to dispose of an appliance, ADEME lists in-store collection points and dedicated collection areas for electrical and electronic equipment at recycling centres.